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'Attempted beheading' victim in 'coma' after losing eye as family condemn riots
- A Belfast man, Stephen Ogilvie, 44, is in a coma after a knife attack that left him with serious injuries and the loss of his left eye.
- Hadi Alodid, 30, has been charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer, and knife possession in connection with the attack.
- The family condemned the unrest that followed the attack and thanked emergency services and bystanders who intervened to save Ogilvie's life.
- Police and authorities urged calm and emphasized peaceful protest as the appropriate response to the incident and related tensions.
- The attack occurred in a Belfast residential area near Antrim Road, prompting clashes and arson during the ensuing unrest.
- Court proceedings were held as investigators assessed the stabbing, with further details expected in ongoing coverage.
- The Daily Star reports indicate the victim’s family’s appeal for calm amid tensions and protests following the incident.
- Authorities confirmed the victim suffered deep cuts to the head, face, and back during the assault.
- The assailant’s communications in hospital included statements indicating a fatal intent, as reported during court proceedings.
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